Caring for a dog is one of life's great pleasures. We've compiled some helpful care and training articles to help you and your best friend get the most out of your life together.

Funky Tricks

Wearing Shades
How cool would your dog look in the latest doggy shades? Believe it or not, you can teach your pooch how to wear sunglasses and keep looking sharp. Find out how here.

Shaking Hands
Shaking hands is a fun trick to teach your dog and is a great way to discourage unwanted behaviour such as jumping up on people or other pets. Find out how to master this skill here.

Adult Dog

Canine communication
Dogs are very good communicators and, through a simple flick of the ears or wag of the tail, can tell us a lot about what they want or even how they are feeling. You can gain a greater understanding of canine communication by clicking here.

Dogs and holidays
Most people see their dogs as a member of the family so it is not unusual for dogs to go away on a family holiday. Dogs are generally good travelers but there are a few basic rules which should followed to make the journey safe and pleasant for all concerned. Click here for more.

Halting heartworms
Heartworm disease is a painful, debilitating and sometimes fatal condition that affects thousands of dogs every year. While this condition is extremely difficult to treat, it is relatively simple to prevent. Find out here.

Puppy Articles

Maximum nutrition
In your puppy's first 12 months of life, it can grow as much as humans do in their first 14 years which is why feeding a specially formulated puppy food is so important. With such a small stomach, puppies need a high concentration of essential vitamins and minerals with every meal to ensure they receive maximum nutrition. Click here for more information on puppy foods.

Looking good
Grooming is an important part of caring for your puppy, especially if you have a breed with a long and/or thick coat. Regular grooming helps keep your pup's coat looking its best, allows you to feel out any sores or grass seeds in the coat and even allows you to spend some quality time together. Read our good grooming tips here.

Chewing is natural
Chewing is a normal part of a puppy's development and helps them develop strong teeth and gums. Puppies need little encouragement to chew but will appreciate a few chewy toys they can really sink those chompers into. Find out more about suitable toys here.